18 Jun 2024

Top military leaders from across Africa are expected to attend the 2024 African Chiefs of Defense (ACHOD) conference to be held end of June.

The leaders will exchange knowledge, encourage partnerships and foster collaboration toward addressing shared security and stability challenges. 

According to a press release from the US Embassy in Gaborone, the conference, which will be co-hosted by the United States and Botswana, will be the first event to be co-hosted with an African nation and the first to take place in Africa. 

The release further says the conference serves as a premier forum for military leaders from across the African continent to convene, collaborate and address pressing security challenges.

“Through dialogue, knowledge exchange and partnership-building, the conference aims to foster regional stability and enhance collective security efforts.

Keynote speakers and panelists will include high-level civilian and military officials, including key leaders from US Embassy Gaborone and US Africa Command (AFRICOM),” says the press release. 

The release also states that since 2017, the ACHOD has served a forum for senior military leaders across the continent and that last year it was held in Rome, Italy. 

It says building upon the successes of previous conferences, the 2024 event promises to foster an environment conducive to knowledge exchange, collaboration and innovation. 

“Through panel discussions, keynote addresses and networking opportunities, participants will have the opportunity to glean insights from esteemed experts, share best practices, and forge enduring partnerships,” says the media release.

It says as military leaders from across Africa prepare to converge in Botswana, the stage is set for a dynamic and productive exchange of ideas. 

“Through collaboration, dialogue and shared commitment, the 2024 conference aims to advance the shared goal of a safer, more prosperous Africa,” says the release more prosperous Africa. Ends